Caution: Soap Box Ahead

Yesterday on the radio, I heard this survey done by the Tyra Banks Show and we all know Tyra’s surveys are known for their statistical accuracy. Something like 3% of girls want to be a teen mom. Regardless, of accuracy, I’ve heard of girls saying this sort of thing before. It’s something that kind of [...]

Its Like Talking to Helen Keller

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It Was So Easy, It Made Me Nervous

Maybe we’re turning over a new leaf. Probably not.

Dear Internet, You weren’t working this morning so the cable guy had to come and fix you. It makes me a little angry that you always go out on me when I need you the most. To be clear, I always need you the most. See, I am working on this new blog. A very [...]

It Takes Determination

It’s about 3:45am when two little eyes pop open and a little mind starts conjuring up amazing ideas to include in his day, unfortunately for his parents, that day begins now. “I think I’ll go talk to Mommy now.” He gathers up his belongings, a stinky stinky blanket that he refers to as “button” and [...]

Boxes are for Hiding Things, Not Living In

Megan at twitter moms and Global Wonders asked the question How do you inspire your children to learn more not only about their own culture, but the customs, languages and lifestyles of others? For us, it’s a simple as exposure and answering their questions. Children are naturally curious and we all know they LOVE to [...]

Mom Candy

Rolling over onto toys in the middle of the night Amazing children despite MY mistakes Singing in the car Dried cheerios stuck to various pieces of furniture throughout the house Tickle Giggles Knock-knock jokes that always end with the same punchline Baby coos Dirty faces 100 questions at bedtime Spontaneous weddings What makes you smile?

Maybe I’m Just Ovulating

I love my kids. LOVE them. But the past few days, I have loved them so much that my eyes literally well up with tears and my heart fills with pride every time I look at them. I could not have been more proud of Zion last night as he mischievously ever so sweetly fed [...]

I’m so tired….

I’m so tired I got all the way out the car before I realized Zoe was still inside. I’m fairly certain that will be the first thing my daughter says to her teacher today… “Mommy forgot Baby Zoe this morning!” I think I hear DHR at the door.

Good Morning, I Just Keep Telling Myself That

Let’s talk. Let’s talk about Children. Let’s talk about how you have SO much to think about when you have children. For example, right now it’s 8:16am. I’ve been up since 4. This is the time Zoe likes to wake up, I used to fight it, now I just go with it. In the last [...]